Leicester, United Kingdom Weather: Current Temperature & Forecast
Right now in Leicester, it is 50° with patchy rain nearby. Today's forecast reaches 55°, with a low of 40°.
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· Local time 19:00
Updated 2 hours ago
Leicester hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 55°F (13°C) is about 5°F (3°C) above the typical November high of 50°F (10°C).
Now
39%
8 PM
38%
9 PM
31%
10 PM
25%
11 PM
12 AM
19%
1 AM
15%
2 AM
15%
3 AM
16%
4 AM
17%
5 AM
18%
6 AM
23%
7 AM
27%
7:03 AM
Sunrise
8 AM
17%
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
15%
4 PM
20%
4:32 PM
Sunset
5 PM
26%
6 PM
22%
Current conditions in detail
Wind
9 mph
N · gusts 17 mph
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
32% chance today
Leicester weather tomorrow (Monday, November 2)
Tomorrow in Leicester looks sunny, with a high of 52° and an overnight low of 42°. Precipitation chance is modest at 21%. Winds top out near 15 mph, and the UV index reaches 1 (low).
High / Low
52° / 42°
Precipitation
21%
Sunrise / sunset
07:03 AM / 04:32 PM
Leicester 14-day forecast
Today
Sunny
High 55°
Low 40°
Chance of precipitation:
32%
Mon, Nov 2
Monday
Sunny
High 52°
Low 42°
Chance of precipitation:
21%
Tue, Nov 3
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 52°
Low 42°
Chance of precipitation:
38%
Wed, Nov 4
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 52°
Low 43°
Chance of precipitation:
49%
Thu, Nov 5
Thursday
Overcast
High 49°
Low 41°
Chance of precipitation:
31%
Fri, Nov 6
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 49°
Low 41°
Chance of precipitation:
28%
Sat, Nov 7
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 47°
Low 40°
Chance of precipitation:
37%
Sun, Nov 8
Sunday
Partly Cloudy
High 48°
Low 41°
Chance of precipitation:
24%
Mon, Nov 9
Monday
Partly Cloudy
High 48°
Low 37°
Chance of precipitation:
27%
Tue, Nov 10
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
High 49°
Low 39°
Chance of precipitation:
18%
Wed, Nov 11
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
High 47°
Low 36°
Chance of precipitation:
20%
Thu, Nov 12
Thursday
Overcast
High 46°
Low 38°
Chance of precipitation:
67%
Fri, Nov 13
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 52°
Low 42°
Chance of precipitation:
63%
Sat, Nov 14
Saturday
Sunny
High 48°
Low 39°
Chance of precipitation:
16%
How Leicester's weather changes through the year
July is normally warmest and January coldest. The city averages 146 wet days a year, 7.3 hours of daily sunshine and 80% relative humidity.
Leicester weather in numbers
- Typical day and night: Leicester averages 57°F (14°C) by day and 44°F (7°C) at night across the year.
- Seasonal change: July highs reach 70°F (21°C), while January lows fall to 35°F (2°C).
- Rain and sunshine: About 750 mm (29.5 inches) falls across 146 wet days, with 7.3 hours of sunshine on an average day.
Explore Leicester month by month, including seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
Which month is warmest in Leicester?
July, averaging 70°F (21°C) by day and 55°F (13°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 99°F (37°C).
Are nights cold in Leicester?
By about 7°C on an average day - a narrower day-to-night gap than most of the 3496 cities we track. In July that means 70°F (21°C) down to 55°F (13°C).
What should I wear in Leicester?
It depends on the month: July runs to 70°F (21°C) while January holds at 45°F (7°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.
How sunny is Leicester?
7.3 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in July at 10.9 hours.
What is the coldest month in Leicester?
January, with highs of 45°F (7°C) and lows near 35°F (2°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 19°F (-7°C).
Is there snow in Leicester?
Yes - about 4 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated December through March.
When should I visit Leicester?
The best time to visit Leicester is generally May to June and August to September, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 65°F (19°C), with rain on about 12 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.
Which month is wettest in Leicester?
October, at 2.8 inches (71 mm) over about 12 days. April is the driest month, at 1.7 inches (44 mm).